Double sided mesh tape for temporary securing without damage surfaces, removable, reuable
Purchase online at WalMart or AceHardware
Uses:
Attach objects or large pictures on a communication board
Attach bright visual cues for safety around school/classroom
Colorful visual cues on academic tasks or work areas
Apply texture to items for identifying by touch
Hold a writing guide
Keep items from rolling or moving on desk, table, WC tray
Increase grip on cup, utensil, marker
Hold stencil, bowl, acrylic, keyboard, switch in place
Hold paper in place on table, slant board, or at computer
Quickly post messages or directions around classroom
Use when transporting objects on lap of WC user
Page turner or pick up paper – attach to end of a stick
Try as a fidget item for calming AU or ADHD students
Decrease slipping in seat or on commode
Position foot rest
Temporarily hold positioning supports
Use with pink board* to make a foot rest
*Sheet foam insulation from building supply store
*Foamular extruded polystyrene insulation
Tips for Student Success:
Students with Visual and Multiple Impairments
Students with Visual Impairments in the General Education Classroom
Assistive Technology for Students with Visual Impairments
Accessible Instructional Materials
Produced by Education Specialists, Special Education Department, Region 4 ESC
Educating Students who have Visual Impairments with Other Disabilities
Sharon Z. Sacks, Rosanne K. Silberman, Brookes Publishing
Note these pages: 31 - Influence VI has on learning, 32 - auditory vs visual learning, tactile defensiveness, attention span, 103 - Learning characteristics, 113 - Strategies for teaching ADLs, 128 - Curriculum adaptations, 147 - Touch cues, object cues, 153 - Critial elements for instructional programming, 179 - Environmental Strategies, 269 - Self stim behaviors, 337 - Circle time adaptations, 338 - Art adaptations, 472 - Problem solving, 475 - AT access systems.
Contacts
Tricia Peters, OTR, ATP
Special Education, Assistive Technology, Region 4 ESC tpeters@esc4.net713-744-6374
Universal Design for Learning
Kirk Behnke, M.Ed, ATP
Special Education, Assistive Technology, Region 4 ESC kbehnke@esc4.net
Region 4 OT/PT Advisory Committee
October 2, 2009Resources
TEA Supports click hereUniversal Design for Learning
Kirk Behnke, M.Ed, ATP, Education Specialist Region 4
http://UDL2009.wikispaces.com
http://theudlrealworld.wikispaces.com
Low Vision
Links concerning Low Vision
Lok-Lift Double sided "tape"
Double sided mesh tape for temporary securing without damage surfaces, removable, reuablePurchase online at WalMart or AceHardware
Uses:
Attach objects or large pictures on a communication board
Attach bright visual cues for safety around school/classroom
Colorful visual cues on academic tasks or work areas
Apply texture to items for identifying by touch
Hold a writing guide
Keep items from rolling or moving on desk, table, WC tray
Increase grip on cup, utensil, marker
Hold stencil, bowl, acrylic, keyboard, switch in place
Hold paper in place on table, slant board, or at computer
Quickly post messages or directions around classroom
Use when transporting objects on lap of WC user
Page turner or pick up paper – attach to end of a stick
Try as a fidget item for calming AU or ADHD students
Decrease slipping in seat or on commode
Position foot rest
Temporarily hold positioning supports
Use with pink board* to make a foot rest
*Sheet foam insulation from building supply store
*Foamular extruded polystyrene insulation
Tips for Student Success:
Students with Visual and Multiple ImpairmentsStudents with Visual Impairments in the General Education Classroom
Assistive Technology for Students with Visual Impairments
Accessible Instructional Materials
Produced by Education Specialists, Special Education Department, Region 4 ESC
Educating Students who have Visual Impairments with Other Disabilities
Sharon Z. Sacks, Rosanne K. Silberman, Brookes PublishingNote these pages: 31 - Influence VI has on learning, 32 - auditory vs visual learning, tactile defensiveness, attention span, 103 - Learning characteristics, 113 - Strategies for teaching ADLs, 128 - Curriculum adaptations, 147 - Touch cues, object cues, 153 - Critial elements for instructional programming, 179 - Environmental Strategies, 269 - Self stim behaviors, 337 - Circle time adaptations, 338 - Art adaptations, 472 - Problem solving, 475 - AT access systems.
Contacts
Tricia Peters, OTR, ATP
Special Education, Assistive Technology, Region 4 ESC
tpeters@esc4.net713-744-6374
Universal Design for Learning
Kirk Behnke, M.Ed, ATP
Special Education, Assistive Technology, Region 4 ESC
kbehnke@esc4.net